Some people are called to care: to step in, show up, and make a difference when it matters most.
The Health Pathway at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) prepares you for careers in healthcare where you can play a vital role in the well-being of patients and your community.
The patient experience doesn’t begin or end with talking to a doctor. Dedicated, responsive, and compassionate healthcare professionals are essential for ensuring positive outcomes and providing exceptional patient care. For every physician, there are dozens of nurses, aides, technicians, first responders, and other clinical and administrative professionals who make healthcare possible—when, where, and how it’s needed.
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CSM’s health programs provide you with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of the people in your community. The Health Pathway prepares you to work in a wide variety of healthcare roles, fields, and environments.
You’ll train to provide exemplary, comprehensive healthcare, no matter your career goals or major, and whether you’re on the front lines or behind the scenes. Earn national and industry standard healthcare certifications from the Maryland Board of Nursing, National Healthcareer Association, and others.
CSM’s Health Pathway pairs hands-on training with clinical partnerships across Southern Maryland. Master practical skills in our state-of-the-art Center for Health Sciences, featuring:
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CSM offers a wide variety of flexible learning options to fit your goals and needs:
No matter where you are in life—recent high school graduate, mid-career, re-entering the workforce, returning to school, or a parent—you can build the schedule that’s right for you, your life, and your goals.
Students who come to the Health Pathway with previous experience in healthcare can earn college credit for the skills and knowledge they already have. CSM’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) offers college credits for military service and training; work experience and on-the-job-training; certifications and licensures; and more.
CSM offers specialized program tracks for healthcare workers who are transitioning or advancing to the next stage in their career, such as for military medics or corpsmen or licensed practical nurses (LPN) to earn their associate degree in nursing.
Discover the right academic or professional track to reach your goals. The Health Pathway at CSM offers educational options ranging from workforce development certificate training programs to traditional associate degrees.
CSM’s valued clinical partners provide essential hands-on training for students in Health Pathway programs. Many of these partners also offer employment opportunities to graduates, helping launch rewarding careers in the field.
Your future in health starts today. Contact our admissions team to learn more about scheduling, financial aid, and finding the pathway that matches your dreams.
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